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Inside the Milkor manufacturing plant: The making of Africa's largest UAV
Discover the intricate process behind the manufacturing of the Milkor 380 UAV at the Milkor plant in Cape Town, a leader in African defence solutions, and learn about their upcoming UAV, the Milkor 780.
Discover the Milkor 380: Africa's largest UAV unveiled
Explore the Milkor 380, Africa's largest UAV, and witness the innovative manufacturing processes at the Cape Town plant that are set to transform the defence landscape.
Airshow China opens in S China, showcasing cutting-edge aerospace innovations
The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force took to the skies at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China).
WATCH: US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on safety of 787, 777
US federal aviation authorities are investigating claims by a Boeing engineer that the 787 Dreamliner suffers from assembly defects that threaten safety, US officials said.
Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weather
The technology-savvy country of Japan has suffered more delays to its space exploration program, after the postponement of its next-generation rocket this week due to bad weather.
UKZN-hosted STEAM rocket event ignites young minds
UKZN’s Aerospace Systems Research Institute held a science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics event at Hilton College.
ACSA plays vital role in SA’s tourism value chain and as major economic contributor
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) celebrates its 30th anniversary in October during Transport Month.
South Africa partners with China to build research base on the moon
Space agencies of China and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation of the International Lunar Research Station program.
Shooting for the stars – KZN learners soar to NASA United Space School
The talented KZN learners were selected to join pupils from 24 countries from across the world at the prestigious NASA United Space School this month.
Israel announces 1st direct flight routes to Nigeria
Nigeria's national air carrier Air Peace is ready to operate direct flights to Israel for the first time, starting on April 20.
‘Exciting times’ as NASA prepares for Monday’s collision in space
Lindley Johnson, Planetary Defence Officer at NASA said it was an exciting time in humanity, because not only did they have the knowledge about the asteroids and comets, but also the technology to support them in missions.
The James Webb Space Telescope, by the numbers
Five key figures of the most powerful space telescope ever built, the James Webb Space Telescope.
James Webb Space Telescope opens its eyes on the Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful ever sent into orbit, is set Tuesday to unveil breathtaking new views of the Universe with a clarity that's never been seen before.
Space entrepreneur Max Polyakov acquires SA’s Dragonfly satellite maker
Max Polyakov, an ultra-wealthy entrepreneur with ambitions of building a space transportation empire, has acquired South African satellite maker Dragonfly Aerospace, he told Reuters.